The Stanford Rapist Is Getting An Early Release From Jail

Former Stanford swimmer, Brock Turner, who was found guilty of three felony sexual assault charges Stanford swimmer, and whose lenient sentence enraged many people, will be released from prison after 90 days on Friday, 2nd September, as stated by sources.

Brock initially got a 6-month sentence, although prosecutors asked for a 6-year prison term, for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman. A source reports that Brock is being released after serving half his time because of “good conduct.” The maximum sentence for Brock’s charges was fourteen years behind bars.

Disapproval over Brock’s lenient sentence fueled an attempt to recall the judge liable for the sentencing, Aaron Persky. A juror blasted Aaron’s verdict in the Brock’s case in an open letter, and subsequent jurors declined to serve under him. In June, the judge was removed from a different case of sexual assault after prosecutors in the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s office invoked a process branded as 170.6. “We lack confidence that Judge Aaron can fairly take part in this forthcoming hearing where an anesthetized female patient was sexually assaulted by a male nurse,” District Attorney Jeff Rosen stated in a statement.

In explaining Brock’s sentence, Aaron stated that while the life of the victim the victim’s had been “poisoned” by the assault, a Jail sentence for Brock wouldn’t be “an antidote.” The judge laid out several reasons why the sentence wasn’t even worse: Brock had no previous convictions, he wasn’t carrying a weapon, he did not “demonstrate criminal sophistication,” he would not be a threat to other people, he is young and, in Aaron’s view, he would abide by probationary terms. A long stint in jail would leave a “severe impact” on the convicted rapist, Aaron stated, and Brock would suffer “collateral consequences” from the conviction, publicity and will need to register as a sex offender.

Previously this month, Aaron disqualified himself from making a decision in a case that involved child pornography. “While on holiday . . . my family and I were subjected to publicity in relation to this case,” Aaron noted in a written ruling. “This publicity has led to a personal family scenario such that ‘an individual aware of the facts may reasonably entertain a doubt that the judge could be impartial.'”

On Monday, the California state legislature passed a bill in the anticipation of stopping judges from making likewise lenient rulings in future rape cases, a source reports. “Sexually assaulting an intoxicated or unconscious victim is a horrible crime and our laws must reflect that,” Democratic Assemblyman Bill Dodd, who co-authored the bill, stated in a statement. “This bill relates to more than sentencing,” he added. “It is about helping victims and changing the culture on our college campuses to assist in stopping future crimes.

The new bill would make sure that those convicted would face a minimum sentence of 3 years behind bars. Democratic Governor Jerry Brown hasn’t pointed out whether he will sign it into law.